University of Warsaw - Faculty of Political Science and International Studies
Undergraduate Program in Social and Public Policy
Śródmieście, Poland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Sep 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,800
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* in case of not fulfilling the limit. Please check below for the full deadline calendar
Introduction
Social and Public Policy is an exciting new opportunity for young people who want to make a difference in today’s world. After its formal acceptance by authorities of the University of Warsaw (see Contact Us), this program will equip students with essential skills and knowledge in political science, social policy, and public policy, and provide them with an understanding of contemporary social and political issues and their determinants.
The program begins with courses that provide students with knowledge of the major processes in the contemporary world (environmental, economic, political, historical, and social) and the way they are analyzed (using qualitative and quantitative methods) in the first year, followed by courses on designing policy programs that should be created in response to these processes in the second year, and finally courses on implementing these programs in the third year.
The program is designed for students interested in the experiences and perspectives of countries undergoing turbulent social change, as the curriculum considers the problems and experiences of such countries. This approach ensures that students learn about contemporary political processes, mechanisms of creating social inequalities, demographic changes, and cultural transformations. Overall, this program prepares students to design and conduct social research and equips them with the skills and knowledge to positively impact their communities, countries, regions, or organizations.
Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree in Social and Public Policy, graduates will have various career options open to them. They will have the skills and knowledge necessary to work in various roles in the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations. Graduates can work in a variety of fields related to social and public policy, including public policy analysis, public administration, community development, education, and health care. They may also pursue further education, such as a master’s or doctoral degree, to deepen their knowledge and expertise in an area of interest. Overall, program graduates will be well-equipped to pursue rewarding and meaningful careers in various fields.
Ideal Students
Choose this program if…
- You want to make a difference in the world and gain essential skills and knowledge in public policy, with a deep understanding of contemporary social and political issues
- You are interested in learning about the experiences and perspectives of countries undergoing turbulent social change
- You want to develop your skills and knowledge in creating effective policy programs that respond to major contemporary issues related to environmental, economic, political, historical, and social processes
- You are looking for a solid foundation for further education to deepen your knowledge and expertise in a field of interest and enhance your career prospects in the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental and international organizations
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses 1st year
- Introduction to European Political Institutions
- Economics
- Introduction to social and public policy
- Sociology of Social Problems
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Introduction to CEE Political Institutions
- Demography
- Political research
- Quantitative research methods
- Qualitative methods
Courses 2nd year
- Public services' design
- Redistribution policy and politics
- Academic writing
- Policy analysis
- Social work and care services
- Research project
- Welfare mix
- Migration policy
- Labor market policy
- Family policy
- Foreign language
- Environmental Policy
- Quant-workshop
- Quality-workshop
Courses 3rd year
- Project management and implementation
- Project evaluation
- International and regional organizations
- Public policy in practice
- Accounting basics
- Fundraising
- Career development & self-management skills formation
Program Outcome
Graduates of this course will be characterized by interdisciplinary knowledge and excellent preparation for work in various fields.
If you choose this field of study…
- You will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge
- You will find an interesting job
- You will study in an international environment
- Your classes will take place in the very heart of the University - in the modern Auditorium Building on the Main Campus
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Central administration
- Local administration
- Regional and international organizations
- International nongovernmental organizations
- Think tanks
- Media
- Political parties
Why study at University of Warsaw - Faculty of Political Science and International Studies
The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies is one of the largest teaching and research units of its kind, not only in Poland but also throughout Central and Eastern Europe. We operate as a part of the best and the largest Polish university – the University of Warsaw. Close to three and a half thousand students gain knowledge within our walls on both a full-time and part-time basis.
Students of the Faculty not only gain an education that is versatile and useful in their professional lives but also one that develops their interests and passions, in accordance with the centuries-old traditions of our university. Every year, hundreds of our best students get the opportunity to go on exchange for a few months to major foreign universities, both in Europe and around the world. There is also an active research program in the Faculty, bringing together students who are engaged in independent research and implementing original projects through academic clubs. The most active students also have an opportunity to gain valuable experience through our vibrant students’ union, which is an important part of academic life at the Faculty.
Graduates are innovative and comprehensively educated professionals, highly valued in the labor market, which is confirmed by all sorts of rankings and statistics – they are also visible participants in public life, experts of national and international standing, and political commentators. Journalists, politicians, and managers at the highest level – many of them took their first steps in their respective fields within the walls of the Faculty.
The professors, lecturers, and employees at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies form a unique team, on a nationwide scale, of theorists and practitioners who are actively involved in public life, excellent educators and researchers, recognized experts and authorities in their fields.
Proof of the Faculty’s leading position is not only the large popularity of its educational programs, but also the results of rankings and classifications, where our programs and units have for years been rated as number one, and also the results from research which show that employers have deep trust and confidence in the graduates of our Faculty. Our organizational units and their educational programs also consistently earn top ratings from the Polish Accreditation Committee, as well as the University Accreditation Committee.